About me
Rachael is an award-winning journalist and publishing professional with diverse experience across print, digital and broadcast media. Formerly a producer and reporter for Scottish Television, Rachael now works as editor for the New York Times best-selling author Mark Millar. She is also a freelance journalist and media consultant at various magazines, publishing houses and news agencies.
Work history
Editor
London, United KingdomFreelance
Editor for Mark Millar, the New York Times best-selling author, across all comic-book series within his creator-owned publishing company, Millarworld.
Manage international teams of production staff, including writers, artists and designers, across several time zones and various book titles.
Devise and enforce schedules and deadlines for writers, artists and designers.
Plan book maps for singular issues and trade collections.
Edit transcripts and check for continuity, spelling and grammatical errors.
Check all pencil artwork for continuity errors.
Check colours for continuity errors.
Design book layout and write all content for editorial pages.
Work with designers to create adverts and logos.
Write all book jacket copy for trade and hardcover collections.
Liaise with publishing houses to ensure books meet all technical and editorial specifications and are delivered to deadline.
Assist in PR stunts, including an international treasure hunt, annual talent contest and various promotional campaigns.
Feature Writer
- Glasgow, United KingdomFreelance
Journalist for disability lifestyle magazine Enable and Scotland's No.1 student magazine, Source.
Write sensitive interview features on disability and life-limiting illness.
Create guides and informative articles on subjects relevant to the audience, such as accessible travel, benefits and equipment.
Write articles for magazine website, create ‘trending’ pieces and click-bait articles to maximise site traffic.
Assist in managing social media channels with audiences of 20,000+
Source fascinating stories, pitch relevant features and work closely with the editor around the magazine’s publishing schedule and advertising.
Interview relevant celebrities for cover features and spreads.
Produce informative articles and guides about subjects relevant to the audience, such as exam revision, student finance and wellbeing.
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Skills
- Writing
- Publishing
- Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Social Media
- Communication
- Floor Runner
- Reporter
- TV Presenter
- Researcher
Education
NCTJ Diploma in Journalism
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Subjects: essential journalism (or reporting); essential journalism e-portfolio; essential media law and regulation; and essential journalism ethics and regulation plus at least three of the elective options achieving grades A-E in all modules plus a minimum 60 words per minute shorthand (90wpm reached)
MA Multimedia Journalism (with distinction)
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
The MA Multimedia Journalism is Scotland's leading journalism Masters. It's NCTJ & BJTC accredited; offers placements with BBC, STV, Record, and Herald; achieves 75%+ employment; & wins more Scottish Student Journalism Awards than any other Masters.
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Awards
MIND Media Award: Best Entertainment
Awarded for a series of short films produced about mental health for The Riverside Show.Refugee Media Award
Awarded for a feature on refugee issues.+ Show more